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Franklin Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in somerset county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 23 somerset county County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
93
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#9
Regional Rank
Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#9 of 23 locations
61th percentile for diversity
vs. Somerset County
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Spizella pusilla

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Very Common14 obs.
Lonicera japonica

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common12 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common11 obs.
Lon zabulon

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common9 obs.
Toxicodendron radicans

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common9 obs.
Tachycineta bicolor

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common8 obs.
Lepomis cyanellus

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Common7 obs.
Rosa multiflora

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common7 obs.
Rubus occidentalis

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common7 obs.
Juniperus virginiana

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common7 obs.
Onoclea sensibilis

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common7 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional7 obs.
Asplenium platyneuron

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional6 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.
Rhus copallina

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional6 obs.
Celastrus orbiculatus

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional6 obs.
Elaeagnus umbellata

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional6 obs.
Daucus carota

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare6 obs.
Berberis thunbergii

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Rare6 obs.
Phyciodes tharos

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare6 obs.

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